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How to Replace Door Handles

The door handles in your home are an important part of the interior design. A new handle can transform your home and bring your decor to the present.

As time passes, your doors' knobs can start to feel stiff and even break. These are indicators that it's time to replace the knobs. This guide will help you pick the correct door handle replacement for your home.

Door Knobs

Door double glazing window handles can enhance the aesthetics of your home, while making it easier for people to open and shut doors. They are available in a variety of colors, finishes, and styles to complement your decor. If yours is beginning to show signs of wear or require an upgrade, you can change them in just a few simple steps.

The first thing you need to find is the spindle or shaft through which the knob is affixed to the door. Some have a small hole that you can insert a narrow screwdriver into to remove the set screws holding the handle in place. Some have a slot or hole that can be used with a flathead screwdriver to push on a spring-activated nut, known as a detent. The pin opens the latch mechanism and allows you to pull or push the knob.

After you have gained access to the spindle or shaft, remove the old door knob and replace it with the new one. Align it correctly and check whether the latch works before tightening the set screws.

After replacing the knob, place the rod that is attached to the latch over the door's hole. Secure it by securing it to the rod system on the second knob. Make sure that the holes are lined up, then thread in the screws for the latch plate and tighten the screws.

Some people opt for a smooth or brushed metal finish for their victorian scroll door handles hardware for modern, sleek design that is a perfect match for other furniture in their homes. Others prefer a more rustic style that is a good match for spaces that are reminiscent of farmhouse. If you have a member of your family who has mobility issues, you might want to choose an rim or lever lock, which requires less pressure to operate.

Other factors are being looked at more and more when it comes to the design of door handles. Accessibility and control of infections have been major considerations in the creation of new handle designs. For instance certain handles can be operated with the arm of a person.

Latch

The latch that holds your door handle open can wear out from the wear and tear of use. It is simple to replace the latch on your door handle. This will result in huge differences in how it opens and closes.

Depending on what kind of handle you choose, the latch could be a separate piece or a component of the knob. In any case, you'll follow the same steps to remove and replace. It's simple to take off the old latch, especially when you have an entry handle that has a "magic" button. It is located on the opposite side of the knob, this little pressure-slot is the one you need to press to pop the latch out of the handle and off of the latching mechanism.

If your handle does not come with this button, you will need to remove the cover plates placed over the latch plate. They are typically circular or rectangular and can be removed with a screwdriver. Some have slots where you can insert your screwdriver, whereas others just snap off.

Then, remove the machine screws that attach the inner plate and latch to the door handle. These are the screws that are shorter with a sharp point - you will have to store them in a secure location to use them again in the next steps. After these screws are removed you can pull the latch plate and mechanism out of the door's hole and put it away.

You can now begin installing the new latch. Install the inside plate of the latch into the hole in the door, and secure it using the hardware provided. Make sure that the square pin in the interior of the latch is facing the latching mechanism inside the handle and aligns with the other holes for screws in the handle. Then push the exterior latch plate onto the handle and secure it using the screws provided.

Strike Plate

One of the most frequent reasons to replace the door handle is because it feels loose or doesn't lock properly. This is usually due to malfunctioning components of the latching mechanism, like a strike plate that's too small or shifted upwards or downwards on the doorjamb with time. This simple project will allow you to replace your old strike plate with a longer, new one that can provide greater security and will keep your upvc sliding door handle (click) shut.

To determine if the issue is due to the strike plate, apply lipstick or a similar marking material to the latch bolt. Close the door, then try to latch it. If the mark is below the strike plate hole it indicates that the plate is too small and the door won't latch. If the mark is higher or below the strikeplate hole, the strikeplate may have been moved up or downward on the doorjamb.

Depending on the door, you may be able to simply screw the new strike plate in the door over the old one, using the screws included with it. But, you may have to pre-drill holes and then chisel out some of the wood to make sure it's snugly fitted. If this is the case make sure you don't cut too much wood or you could damage the strength of the doorjamb.

Installing a new box-style strike plate will give the lock a stronger hold on the doors and will require more force to open them. It usually requires two larger screws to fix the strike plate to the door frame. You'll need remove the old strike plate before drilling and chiseling the wood to create space for the new one.

This strike plate is made to work with antique rim locks, and it's constructed of durable solid brass in the heavy duty thickness. It comes with machine screws and wood screws, so you'll have the correct hardware for the job. Just remember that wood screws have a sharp tip, whereas the machine ones are more blunt.